"Atari26004Fun" wrote in message
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I have a Friederich 10k and 24k A/C but wall unit air conditioners.
These are only a few years old, but are not the newer models where the
plugs now come with the built in surge protector. I live in the North
East and like many other places is susceptible to many surges and
brownouts so I would also like the added protection of the surge
protectors of the newer units. My question is it is okay to use a
good off the shelf single outlet surge protector on these large units
and if so, is it worth it or do they really not do anything. Below is
a link to the one I was considering from Radio Shack. Regards and
thanks to all for your help.

http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=search


Are you refering to the GFI protector that is now on all plug-in air
conditioners? I've never heard of an A/C unit with built-in surge
protection. All it really needs is a good ground path.